{"id":4789,"date":"2018-09-23T02:35:33","date_gmt":"2018-09-23T09:35:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/financer.com\/?post_type=company_single&p=4789"},"modified":"2024-05-22T09:02:15","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T16:02:15","slug":"penfed","status":"publish","type":"company_single","link":"https:\/\/financer.com\/company\/penfed\/","title":{"rendered":"PenFed Credit Union"},"content":{"rendered":"
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PenFed Credit Union was founded in 1935. With headquarters in McLean, VA, it was originally known as the Pentagon Federal Credit Union and membership was limited to those in the federal government or military.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, anyone can join as this credit union has an open charter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With more than two million members<\/strong>, PenFed Credit Union manages more than $25 billion in assets. Members can use one of its 50+ branches<\/strong> throughout the U.S. which includes military bases in Japan, Guam, and Puerto Rico.<\/p>\n\n\n PenFed Credit Union is best for consumers who need high-yield accounts with low fees and low minimum deposit requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n PenFed can be a good fit if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n PenFed Credit Union offers a range of loans<\/a>, deposit accounts, and services to meet your needs. Let’s look at some of their products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n PenFed offers personal loans of up to $50,000<\/strong> with terms up to 60 months<\/strong> and loan rates as low as 7.74% APR<\/strong>. There are no early repayment penalties and no origination fees for PenFed loans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can pre-qualify for a loan online<\/strong> without hurting your credit score. Select from multiple pre-approved orders and receive money in one to two business days after verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can check your rate in a few minutes online<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n You don’t need to be a member of PenFed to apply <\/strong>for a personal loan, however, if you want to move ahead with a loan offer you’ll need to become a member. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Signing up takes a few minutes and no military affiliation is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With a PenFed HELOC<\/a>, members can enjoy a line of credit based on the equity they have in their homes. Access funds at any time to pay off student loans, do home renovations or fund large unexpected purchases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n PenFed’s loans range from $25,000 to $1 million<\/strong> with a 10-year draw period and a 20-year repayment period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A PenFed HELOC is ideal for those with a credit score of 600 or above<\/strong>, and at least a year of W2s. You’ll also need proof of income and at least two months’ bank statements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some additional verification requirements may include two years of tax returns for self-employed individuals and a low debt-to-income ratio<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Money market certificates, often referred to as certificates of deposit (CDs) are often issued by credit unions<\/a>. PenFed’s money market certificates range from six months to seven years and require a minimum deposit of $1,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Money market certificates are also available for IRAs<\/a> (individual retirement accounts) and Coverdell education savings accounts for college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The minimum deposit required for a Coverdell account is $500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Money market certificates will automatically renew at maturity<\/strong> unless you selected the non-renewal option. When this happens the funds will be automatically deposited into a regular savings account<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are the rates for PenFed money market certificates:<\/p>\n\n\n\nWho is PenFed Credit Union Best For?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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What PenFed Credit Union Offers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Personal Loans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Home Equity Lines of Credit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Money Market Certificates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n